8 Tips to Sleep With Upper Back Pain Comfortably
Upper back pain, although not as common as lower back pain, can easily keep you up at night. Whether you’re having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, there are some things you can do to sleep comfortably with upper back pain. The most common causes of upper back pain include using the wrong type of […]
Which is Better: Heat or Ice for a Pinched Nerve?
You’ve probably used heat or ice before on a sprain or a sore muscle. But, if you have a pinched nerve, you know it’s a different feeling than a sprain or strain. So, you may be wondering which is better for a pinched nerve, heat or ice? The answer is both. Using heat and ice […]
How to Sleep With Pinched Nerve in Neck, Back, and Shoulder?
Chances are you’ve awoken to pain, numbness, or weakness. Whether you’ve slept in a bed, on a couch, or even on the floor, a pinched nerve could be the culprit. Here’s everything you need to know about a pinched nerve from sleeping wrong. The body has a system of nerves running through it. Some nerves […]
Back and Neck Herniated Disc Long Term Effects and Prognosis
Dealing with the pain of a herniated or slipped disc can make the simplest things very painful. But if the disc doesn’t seem to be healing, it’s easy to lose hope. You may be wondering if it will ever heal. Read on to discover the long-term effects and prognosis for a herniated disc. Although […]
C1 and C2 Vertebrae Misalignment Symptoms
The C1 and C2 vertebrae are the first two vertebrae located directly under the skull. They allow us to move our heads as we do hundreds of times daily. A misalignment of those vertebrae can cause a range of problems throughout the body if the spinal cord is affected. Luckily, most misalignments require non-surgical and […]
What’s Causing Postpartum Back Pain and How to Get Rid of It
After pregnancy many new moms expect the aches and pains to go away quickly. But it takes time and good practices for the body to get back to normal. And the new baby often means that moms aren’t paying much attention to themselves. But there are ways to get rid of postpartum back pain without […]
The Best Ways to Sit and Sleep With a Herniated Disc
When a herniated disc causes you pain it can be nearly impossible to find relief. Sitting down doesn’t seem to help. Neither does laying down. This can make every hour of the day an exercise in pain. Luckily, there are ways you can find relief both sitting and sleeping. Read on to discover the best […]
Losing Weight to Relieve Sciatica: The Truth
Back pain has been and will continue to be the number one cause of temporary disability among workers all over the world since the back is a complex and interconnected system, especially if you’re overweight. This leads people to ask: Will losing weight help relieve sciatica? there are a lot of ways it can cause […]
How Chiropractic Care Can Help Knee Pain?
We don’t often associate knee pain and chiropractic care. There’s a misconception that chiropractors work only on the back and neck. The truth is that doctors of chiropractic are trained to treat the entire musculoskeletal system. You could call them joint specialists. Read on to discover how chiropractic care can help knee pain. A chiropractor […]
Pinched Nerve in Neck and Shoulder Relief Tips
A pinched nerve in the neck and shoulder can make for a very painful few days or weeks. Sometimes they go away on their own but are likely to come back unless their cause is discovered and dealt with appropriately. Read on for relief tips, symptoms, treatment options, and best practices for a pinched nerve […]